Prepress digital technician job description

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? Smartpress is a fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time. Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service. Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials ("smart" is in our name, after all).

We are looking for an enthusiastic Prepress Technician to join our Smartpress team. You'll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world class products to our customers.

The Prepress team is growing by leaps and bounds. It is composed of many different centers of excellence. Ranging from prep, storefront portals, variable direct mail, layout, graphic design, and color. All combined as one team influencing our business and providing state-of-the-art solutions for our customers.

If you're looking for a dynamic high velocity day, and thrive being part of a nimble team with continual opportunities to learn and grow this may be the perfect fit for you.
A variety of these traits will help land you this job. If you have:

+ an High School degree or GED, required

+ prior prepress experience for print production, preferred

+ large format and mailing experience, a plus

+ proficient knowledge in the use of Adobe products used for premedia setup

On top of that you must:

+ pay close attention to details to complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting Company quality standards

+ have strong computer skills, including Adobe Creative Suite and Google suite

+ be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs

+ have the ability to work independently, make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively

+ apply effective time management and self-management skills

+ understand and maintain the confidential nature of company, employee and customer information

In this position, you will:

+ ensure that files and layouts contain the necessary components; checks colors and ensure they match the desired end product; checks file resolution.

+ prepare files to match the original art design.

+ prepare and check files to assure that they are printable; ensures files are imposed and stepped up to maximize yield of specified substrate and print device.

+ document, name files correctly, and rip files (converts to a format that printers can use) while ensuring colors are handled correctly.

+ use computers and systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data or process information.

+ follow all TBG protocol and procedures according to company standards.

+ use excellent interpersonal communication skills and is able to work with a variety of people and personalities to ensure high levels of internal and external customer service.

+ perform other duties as assigned by management.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

+ able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization

+ willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)

+ fiercely loyal to both our customers and teams

+ trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with

+ enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges

+ adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

+ We're a 750-person visual merchandising company

+ We are 100% employee-owned

+ We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure

+ This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It's the difference between average and being a world-class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!The Bernard Group, Inc.

The Bernard Group is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and who remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees.

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Proofer / Entry level Prepress
Technician

Department: Special packaging Prepress

Supervisor: DGS Manager

This position is an hourly role--excellent opportunity for an Entry Level Pre-Press Technician. Starts as proofer and progresses in 6-12 months in career as Pre-Press Technician. Will train successful candidate with team of highly-skilled and tenured employees at the Burbank, CA sites.

Benefits on Day One. College graduates welcome to apply for consideration.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Managing work and equipment in the proofing department.
Understand systems based on workflow and software needs. Working with CAD,
Design and Prepress in producing proofs for high profile clients. Use knowledge
of basic graphic design or printing processes to carry out procedures of jobs
based on quick turnaround.

ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:

Proofer

Working with the Lead prepress or Prepress Manager in managing the work in the proofing room.

Maintaining the proofing equipment, large format Epsons and Rolands.

Check for incoming work orders in emails.

Communicate issues on jobs with customer service reps. on job ticket orders.

Practice quality control throughout the process of proofing.

Maintain a clean and organized area in proofing department.

Assist in ordering proofing material.

Entry Level Prepress

Train with Prepress Tech on prepress softwares and workflows.

Review job tickets and determine the end product produced, PDF or hard proofs.

Examine electronic files from designers and communicate issues to Lead or CSRs.

Analyzes customer files for fonts, images, integrity, and printability.

Modifying images, graphics and layouts to accommodate best results on press.

Generates pre-flight lasers and color proofs to check separations before film.

Learn software and workflows on trapping files and creating plate ready PDFs.

Follows work instructions and control plans.

Adheres to quality control procedures.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Associate's degree from accredited two-year college or technical school preferred.

Hands-on knowledge of prepress software applications including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac OS, file management, network utilizations and workflow and maintenance/troubleshooting preferred.

Must be detailed oriented.

Must be willing to continuously improve.

Must be able to interact effectively with others and a good team player.

Must be able to communicate effectively.

Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers.

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Must be able to learn new technology, including new/updated software and hardware.

Must have intermediate computer skills (email, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.).

Must have basic office equipment and communication skills including copy and fax machines, telephone communication, and record keeping.

Must be able to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test.

Must pass color vision and color hue test.

Must be able to maintain good attendance.

Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:

The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions.

Employee
is required to: sit, stand, be mobile, talk, see, and hear.

In
terms of a typical 8 hour workday,

On the job, employees must: Not at all Occasionally

(<2 hours) Frequently

(2-5 hours) Continuously (5-8 hours)

Bend/Stoop X

Kneel X

Push/Pull X

Use hands/fingers to handle/feel X

Taste or smell X

Repetitive operations X

In
terms of a typical 8 hour workday,

On the job, employees must lift and/or push/pull: Not at all Occasionally (<2 hours) Frequently

(2-5 hours) Continuously (5-8 hours)

Up to 10 pounds X

This
position has special vision requirements:

Close
vision - clear vision at 20 inches or less.

Color
vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Depth
perception - three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial
relationships.

Distance
vision - clear vision at 20 feet or more.

Peripheral
vision - ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down and/or left
and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Ability
to adjust focus - adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Eye-hand
coordination - ability to guide the hands with the eyes.

The
noise level that is typical for the work environment of this position is:

Moderate
noise (example: machinery).

Work
Hazards:

How much time is spent in or
around the following work hazards?

On the job employees must work around: Not at all Occasionally (<2 hours) Frequently

(2-5 hours) Continuously (5-8 hours)

Work near moving mechanical parts X

Fumes or airborne particles X

Risk of electrical shock X

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)